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HomeTown Ticketing provides digital ticketing solutions for schools and community groups. Its platform lets clients sell event tickets online, manage attendance, and accept cashless payments, with digital or printed tickets scanned by the HomeTown Gate App on iOS or Android. It differentiates itself through extensive technology partnerships, integrations, and a mobile-scanning workflow that runs on standard devices, along with controls for venue capacity and private access via passcodes. The goal is to make digital ticketing reliable and easy for educational institutions and community organizations, helping them move from manual ticketing to efficient, cashless events and faster access to revenue.
About HomeTown Ticketing
Industries
Enterprise Software
Education
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$75.2M
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Founded
2016
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What believers are saying
- July 23, 2026 IHSAA renewed through 2031, after 2.3 million postseason tickets sold since 2021.
- August 2026 wins at Cincinnati Public Schools, Tooele High, and Carthage ISD expand footprint.
- August 2026 Chandler Unified named Schoolfundr official fundraising partner, adding districtwide revenue.
What critics are saying
- GoFan bundles concessions, sponsorships, and streaming, pressuring Hometown during 2026 contract renewals.
- BBB complaints and Trustpilot reviews cite scanning failures and unexplained charges, damaging school trust.
- By 2026-2027, more state-association wins for GoFan relegate Hometown to niche districts.
What makes HomeTown Ticketing unique
- Hometown serves 17,000 schools, colleges, and community organizations after the 2024 Schoolfundr merger.
- Engage, launched in 2025, bundles school websites, communications, ticketing, and fundraising at no extra cost.
- The Gate App scans tickets on any iOS or Android phone, reducing hardware friction.
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Funding
Total Funding
$75.2M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↓ -3%Rowan Athletics announces partnership with HomeTown Ticketing.
WASHINGTON, Pa. - Washington & Jefferson College has agreed to an exciting partnership with Hometown Ticketing to provide online ticketing to select home athletic events starting in the 2025-26 academic year.
HomeTown Ticketing, Inc is excited to announce the launch of Hometown Engage, a brand-new, completely free school athletic website solution built specifically for schools and their communities.
HUNTSVILLE | Tickets for the opening round of the 2025 Truist Gulf South Conference Basketball Championships at Spragins Hall on Tuesday, March 4th will go on sale to the public on Friday at 5 p.m. through HomeTown Ticketing.
/PRNewswire/ -- Hometown Ticketing, a Nexa Equity portfolio company, and Schoolfundr announced today that the two companies merged to create a unified platform...
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About HomeTown Ticketing
Industries
Enterprise Software
Education
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$75.2M
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Founded
2016
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